How to Support Your Autistic Young Adult with College Work
As a parent, watching your autistic child step into college can evoke a mix of pride and apprehension. You’ve seen them overcome hurdles, yet college presents a new realm of challenges. Students on the autism spectrum often struggle with navigating social nuances, sensory overload, and the unstructured nature of college. These difficulties can hinder their…
6 Types of Mental Health Therapy to Benefit Autistic Adults
It is very common in the autism community to experience anxiety or depression, as living in an allistic world leads to facing daily struggles. However, a mental health condition left untreated has negative outcomes that can greatly impact your quality of life. With this in mind, we wanted to remind our adult autistic community of…
How to Help a Young Adult with Autism Build Independent Routines
The journey to independence is intimidating for any young person; even those with their own kids call their parents when something goes awry. However, for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this transition can present unique challenges. One of the key skills that can greatly enhance their quality of life is the ability to establish…
How to Plan for the Transition to Adulthood for Your Autistic Child
As parents of a teen with autism, you are entering one of the most critical phases of their life journey: the transition into adulthood. This period of time can be both exciting and daunting, as it opens up a world of possibilities and challenges for your autistic child. While your child often experiences a higher…
3 Tips for Travel as an Autistic Adult
As you gain more independence following high school, you may be interested in expanding your horizons a bit and traveling without your parents, either alone or with friends or siblings. Traveling can be an exciting or enriching experience for young adults, offering plenty of opportunities for personal growth and exploration. For those individuals on the…
Young Adults with Autism and the Struggle with Isolation
Leaving high school and embarking on those next steps can be challenging for any young adult. For those on the autism spectrum, that journey often presents unique hurdles. For years, you’ve watched your child navigate through rocky social terrain, with social skills challenges being a hallmark trait of autism spectrum disorder. Now, upon entering adulthood,…
6 Tips for Autism and Dating
Dating can be a challenging experience for any teen or young adult, but for autistic adults, it can present some unique obstacles. Many people on the autism spectrum struggle with reading social cues, sensory sensitivities, and communication, all of which can make navigating the dating world that much more complex. However, with some careful planning…
The Importance of Learning Public Transportation for Adults with Autism
For those without a driver’s license, the ability to independently utilize public transportation is vital to a fulfilling life. However, though many high school programs offer driver’s education, very few teach young people how to navigate the public transportation system.
3 Tips to Improve Executive Functioning Skills for Adults with Autism
As learners, autistic students possess many strengths. Many students with autism have impressive memories and can recall small details for great lengths of time. Some have an increased ability to follow clear expectations and directions, while some are able to focus extremely well.